Secluded Château in 200 acres of Cevennes National Park
South-Facing Swimming Pool, River, Spectacular Scenery
8 Bedroom Chateau / or as 5 Separate Apartments
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The château provides an ideal setting for a relaxing holiday with its south-facing pool overlooking a secluded valley. It has been divided into 5 separate self-contained apartments, each with its own outside eating area and designed for independent living. The apartments can be rented individually or in any combination for groups. The main apartment has a spacious reception and dining area that is ideal for large parties. The tranquil valley of Bussas offers a perfect retreat. It is in the heart of the Cévennes, an area of unspoilt beauty and outstanding wild life. Walkers and mountain bikers can enjoy the trails through the hills and the majestic scenery stretching towards the Mediterranean to the south and the Massif Central to the north. The resident caretaker and his wife look after the property and guests. They have an organic garden providing fresh vegetables. They can also offer baby-sitting and extra cleaning by arrangement.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 10 September 2011 - 17 December 2011 | £1670 | 7 | ||
| 7 January 2012 - 11 May 2012 | £1880 | 7 | ||
| 12 May 2012 - 15 June 2012 | £2570 | 7 | ||
| 16 June 2012 - 6 July 2012 | £3240 | 7 | ||
| 7 July 2012 - 17 August 2012 | £4270 | 7 | ||
| 18 August 2012 - 24 August 2012 | £3240 | 7 | ||
| 25 August 2012 - 7 September 2012 | £2570 | 7 | ||
| 8 September 2012 - 15 December 2012 | £1880 | 7 |
Le Grand Balcon (3 bedrooms, Sleeps 8) Prices
| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 10 September 2011 - 17 December 2011 | £640 | 7 | ||
| 7 January 2012 - 11 May 2012 | £670 | 7 | ||
| 12 May 2012 - 15 June 2012 | £940 | 7 | ||
| 16 June 2012 - 7 July 2012 | £1190 | 7 | ||
| 7 July 2012 - 17 August 2012 | £1580 | 7 | ||
| 18 August 2012 - 24 August 2012 | £1190 | 7 | ||
| 25 August 2012 - 7 September 2012 | £940 | 7 | ||
| 8 September 2012 - 15 December 2012 | £670 | 7 |
Le four a pain (1 Bedroom, Sleeps 2) Prices
| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 10 September 2011 - 17 December 2011 | £330 | 7 | ||
| 7 January 2012 - 11 May 2012 | £365 | 7 | ||
| 12 May 2012 - 15 June 2012 | £400 | 7 | ||
| 16 June 2012 - 6 July 2012 | £475 | 7 | ||
| 7 July 2012 - 17 August 2012 | £595 | 7 | ||
| 18 August 2012 - 24 August 2012 | £475 | 7 | ||
| 25 August 2012 - 7 September 2012 | £400 | 7 | ||
| 8 September 2012 - 15 December 2012 | £365 | 7 |
Le Colombier (2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 5) Prices
| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 10 September 2011 - 17 December 2011 | £380 | 7 | ||
| 7 January 2012 - 11 May 2012 | £440 | 7 | ||
| 12 May 2012 - 15 June 2012 | £620 | 7 | ||
| 16 June 2012 - 6 July 2012 | £720 | 7 | ||
| 7 July 2012 - 17 August 2012 | £960 | 7 | ||
| 18 August 2012 - 24 August 2012 | £720 | 7 | ||
| 25 August 2012 - 7 September 2012 | £620 | 7 | ||
| 8 September 2012 - 15 December 2012 | £440 | 7 |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property(s) per week in UK pounds. 4% reduction for bookings of individual apartments made before the end of February 2011. 6% reduction on booking of whole chateau before end of January 2011.
Changeover day
Bookings are from Saturday 17.00 to Saturday 10.30 This can be flexible for last minute bookings.
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Le Grand Balcon (3 bedrooms, Sleeps 8)
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A very large living room with an open fireplace and an arch leading through to a spacious dining area. French windows to the east and south lead on to a balcony for outside meals. The main bedroom has an adjoining bathroom and two further bedrooms and a bathroom are accessed from the living room. There is central heating and a wood-burning stove. 1 living room with double sofa bed 1 dining area 1 fitted kitchen with Lacanche cooker, fridge, dishwasher and microwave. 2 bathrooms 1 bedroom with double bed 1 bedroom with double bed 1 twin bedded room |
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Le four a pain (1 Bedroom, Sleeps 2)
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Le Four a Pain is a converted bread oven house which adjoins the Chateau. French doors open out onto its own terrace on the ground floor, with a small kitchen/living room. Up a steep wooden staircase lies the large double bedroom and bathroom. There is also a shower/WC on the ground floor. 1 living/kitchen. 1 shower room/WC. 1 bedroom with double bed. 1 bathroom. One other similar sized apartment is available for rental: "La Lucarne". Please check owners' website (see below). |
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Le Colombier (2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 5)
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Steps from the inner courtyard lead to a large living room with a corner kitchen. French windows provide immediate access to an outside eating area and to the terraces above the pool. The bathroom is in the tower adjoining the living room. An open stairway leads up to a spacious bedroom. There is an additional small bedroom in the tower accessed through a low doorway. 1 living room with double sofa bed. Kitchen corner with gas cooker and fridge. 1 bathroom. 1 large bedroom with double bed and one single bed. 1 tower room with single bed. One other similar sized apartment is available for rental: "La Source". Please check owners' website (see below). |
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Notes on accommodation
There is a shared laundry room (washing machine and dryer) and telephone.
The château is centrally heated. Wood is supplied for the large open fireplace.
Local catering firms can supply meals by arrangement.
Accessibility
Built into the hillside, the château has lots of terraces and steps, so is not ideal for wheelchair users.
Outside
South facing swimming pool (11x4 metres), solar heated for early and late seasons.
Trout stream for fishing and swimming.
Separate games room with table tennis and bar-football.
Children's climbing frame.
Extensive terraces for outside eating and relaxing.
Shared pool-side barbecue with charcoal grill.
Coast/Beach
Nearest beach 1.5 hours drive.
Golf
Golf Club d'Uzes and Golf de Nîmes Vacquerolles are both within 1 hour drive.
Skiing
Winter skiing at Mont Aigual within 1 hour drive.
Special interest holidays
Walking, trekking and bird watching within the domaine.
Mountain biking, canoeing down the Pont du Gard, riding and tennis can all be arranged locally.
Travel
Nimes airport 75 mins.
Montpellier airport 90 mins.
Avignon (nearest TGV) 90 mins.
Alès (nearest station) 40 mins.
Distances
Nearest village: l'Estrechure, 3 km (a pleasant walk along the River Gardon).
Nearest town: St Jean du Gard, 7 km.
Day expeditions can easily be made to historic and cultural centres such as Montpellier, Nîmes, Arles, Uzès and Avignon; also to the Camargue and the Mediterranean.
Further details
Nearest boulangerie, bar and restaurant in l'Estrechure (7 mins).
Main shops, supermarket, doctors, banks, dentists in St Jean du Gard (10 mins). The local market is on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
A wide range of restaurants to suit all budgets is available within the area.
Booking notes
A deposit at time of booking is required for each week of letting.
The final payment together with the refundable breakages/cleaning deposit is due 8 weeks before the letting.
If the full payment is not received by the due date, the company may cancel the reservation.
All cheques to be made payable to Domaine de Bussas Ltd and sent to Meg Campbell at 98 Campden Hill Road, London W8 7AP
For booking and further information
Property Ref FR3052
Contact Name:
Meg Campbell
(UNITED KINGDOM) +44 2072299754
Alternate Contact Details:
(UNITED KINGDOM) +44 7808728044
Owners Website: Click here
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